Michel Blanc's apartment in the Marais, “born to be an architect”

Michel Blanc, alias Jean-Claude Dusse in The Bronzedleft us last month. The man who, on screen, made his audience laugh in comic roles died following an allergic reaction. He had left his mark on several generations and was rewarded many times for his talent, notably with a César for his performance in Mr Hire. Jean-Paul Rouve paid tribute to his friend during the show C the weeklywhere he describes Michel Blanc as a man full of life, with a great sense of humor: “He knew how to make fun of himself a lot”. Many personalities from the world of cinema have expressed their sadness, emphasizing how much of a void he would leave, both on screen and in the lives of those who knew him.

Michel Blanc's apartment in Paris

Michel Blanc lived in the historic Marais district of Paris. Although this area is very lively and frequented by tourists, he found it a haven of peace away from the cameras. His building was located near rue de Turenne, surrounded by brasseries and cafes. One of his favorite places was the restaurant Ma Bourgognelocated on Place des Vosges, where he often came to relax. Marie-Thérèse Cougoureux, the manager of the establishment, remembers: “He came almost every evening for an aperitif, often alone”. A perfectionist at heart, Michel Blanc was known for being constantly renovating his apartment. “His obsession was also the work. There was always noise at home”says Jean-Paul Rouve, amused. Some joked that “Michel was born to be an architect. »

His funny roommate with Gérard Jugnot

An amusing anecdote from his youth concerns his roommate with Gérard Jugnot at the start of their respective careers. In Brussels, when they were both young touring actors, they shared a small apartment above the café-theatre where they performed. Gérard Jugnot often recounts this period with great nostalgia, evoking their difficult days but also their laughter. This moment in their lives represents a testimony to the modest beginnings of these two great actors of French cinema, who would become essential figures in the audiovisual landscape.